The Shelby School Board on Monday night announced the Press Box at the Whippet Athletic Complex will be named in honor of Chuck Ridenour.
Chuck, who worked for the Shelby Globe, spent over 40 years writing stories about Shelby student athletes. Ridenour won several awards for his writing and was inducted into the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Hall of Fame back in the spring.
The Shelby School Board said, the district wants to honor Chuck Ridenour for his lifelong devotion to Shelby and tireless efforts to promote Shelby student athletes.
Ridenour passed away in December of 2022 at the age of 61, following a lengthy battle with various health issues.